The pursuers sue for professional fees for acting on behalf of MGL in its action against MMS. MGL contends that no fees are due to the pursuers as they were in material breach of contract. MGL also counterclaims (i) for damages consisting of expense incurred as a consequence of having had to engage a new firm of solicitors shortly before the proof in the action against MMS and (ii) for fees paid to the pursuers for work that would not have been required if the breach of contract had not occurred.
Lord Tyre
[2014] ScotCS CSOH – 99
Bailii
Scotland, Legal Professions
Updated: 16 December 2021; Ref: scu.534135